Senior retail Buyer

Acorn Recruitment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Retail Buyer for a permanent role near Swindon. The ideal candidate will lead procurement, drive supplier relationships, and support key retail and construction projects. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £40,000, along with a performance-based bonus scheme. Candidates should have strong procurement experience and effective negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Proven ability to build supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.
• Drive strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Manage and negotiate supplier contracts and pricing agreements.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum GCSE-level education

CIPS, CIOB or RICS qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Senior retail Buyer

Swindon | £38,000 - £40,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working two days from home | Monday - Friday | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Retail Senior Buyer to join a forward-thinking and growing business near Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in a dynamic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive and ambitious procurement environment.

Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
• Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance-related bonus
• Contract Type: Permanent - full-time role with hybrid working (office near Swindon - own transport required)

Key Duties

• Lead procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.
• Drive strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Lead, coach, and mentor junior members of the procurement team.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing, and rebate agreements.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support procurement for key construction and retail fit-out projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery targets, and pricing compliance.
• Develop procurement schedules based on project specifications and drawings.
• Ensure adherence to all internal processes and health & safety requirements.

Requirements

• Strong experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Excellent Excel skills and general IT competency.
• Proven ability to build supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• CIPS, CIOB or RICS qualification (or working towards - desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (site not accessible via public transport).
• Minimum GCSE-level education.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary between £38,000 - £40,000 (DOE).
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Supportive team with career development opportunities.
• A growing and respected company environment.
• Free on-site parking.

Interested?

Apply now with your updated CV or contact the team at Acorn by Synergie for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.